Hi all,
Just trying to research some social history here. I have a chap at the moment who was born and raised in Bristol and, as can be expected, he entered into the shipbuilding industry. However, at some stage in the mid-1840's he left Bristol and instead, found employment in Southampton and also West Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
I know that Bristol was an important port, particularly during the 18th Century - especially as it was heavily involved in the slave trade - but also know that it soon began to suffer from competition from other ports, such as Liverpool. Does anyone know when the decline in Bristol began? Might this have been a motive for leaving Bristol in the 1840's for another port town?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be most welcome.
moulie
Just trying to research some social history here. I have a chap at the moment who was born and raised in Bristol and, as can be expected, he entered into the shipbuilding industry. However, at some stage in the mid-1840's he left Bristol and instead, found employment in Southampton and also West Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
I know that Bristol was an important port, particularly during the 18th Century - especially as it was heavily involved in the slave trade - but also know that it soon began to suffer from competition from other ports, such as Liverpool. Does anyone know when the decline in Bristol began? Might this have been a motive for leaving Bristol in the 1840's for another port town?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be most welcome.
moulie
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